HV Battery Technician
- Kidlington
- Full-time
- Perm
- 37.5 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a HV Battery Technician (Late Shift) to join the Battery Build department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
This is an integral role that will work on advanced battery systems for motorsport, automotive, and industrial applications.
What you will do
- Assembly of complete battery packs including all cooling sub-assemblies, wiring harnesses, mechanical enclosures and fixings
- In-build testing and validation of HV battery packs
- Assembly of subcomponents and sub-assemblies.
- Arming of battery pack to High Voltage
- Safety checks and testing of battery packs.
- Installing Battery Packs onto test rigs with their associated sub-assemblies
- Liaising with the HV Battery Team Leader to deliver products to the agreed schedule
- Developing build process and build work instructions
- Working to and assisting in developing test procedures
- Maintaining accurate, traceable records
- Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards
- Using computerised systems to maintain build data integrity
- Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and regulation
About you
- Electrical & Mechanical technical knowledge & ability
- Ability to use your initiative and respond quickly to problems
- Flexible working approach
- Organised, precise and pragmatic approach to working.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of staff and department presentation, as appropriate for a facility visited by potential customers and other VIP’s.
- Significant Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience
- Apprenticeship / NVQ / BTEC or Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
- Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Flexibility around working hours, there may be a requirement to work shifts therefore a ‘can do’ attitude is essential.
What is in it for you?
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline:
The closing date for application is 3rd January 2025.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
